AIM How did India Gain Independence from Great

AIM: How did India Gain Independence from Great Britain? � Do Now: What makes a person powerful?

Would a riot or a protest be more effective in changing government policy?

Activity # 1. Write vocabulary words and definitions: � Disobey – to not listen to, refuse to follow instructions � Unjust – not fair � Assassinated – to kill a public official, to murder � Ironic – an unexpected outcome, an odd coincidence v � Broaden your understanding by using two of the vocabulary words to create a full sentence for each word. Example: It is ironic that when I forget my umbrella is rains!

Non-Violent Methods of Gandhi Civil Disobedience Passive Resistance Purposely not following the rules of a society in order to bring about social change. Opposition to laws by the use of noncooperation and other nonviolent methods. Ex: protest marches

Independence in India Mohandas Gandhi – A. K. A. “The Mahatma” – The Great Soul Used non – violence philosophies of civil disobedience & passive resistance q Led a peaceful movement to gain Indian independence in 1947 Led a 24 – day ‘Great Salt March (1930): 60, 000 people were arrested & worldwide public opinion was very pro-Indian

Analyzing Primary Sources Satyagraha A central element of Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence was called Satyagraha, often translated as “soul-force” or “truth-force. ” Primary Source Passive resistance is a method of securing rights by personal suffering; it is the reverse of resistance by arms. When I refuse to do a thing that is repugnant to my conscience, I use soul-force. For instance, the government of the day has passed a law which is applicable to me; I do not like it, if, by using violence, I force the government to repeal the law, I am employing body-force. If I do not obey the law an accept the penalty for its breach, I use soul-force. It involves sacrifice of self. Gandhi Chapter XVII, Hind Swaraj

summary � Identify what made Mohandas Gandhi so powerful?